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You Be the Anchor That Keeps My Feet on the Ground	By : articcat621 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female Views: 3422 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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A/N: Seriously, my lovely followers, you're all wonderful! I hope you enjoy this next chapter!
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Chapter 22
"Hermione, love, wake up," Percy said, gently nudging her sleeping form.
"Mmmm, more time," she mumbled, rolling over to sleep on her other side.
Percy chuckled. "You're so cute in the morning." He reached out and tucked some curls behind her ear.
"Go 'way," she mumbled.
"I would, but I think Angelina and Ginny would kill me," Percy replied honestly. It was the day of their baby shower and he only had one job: get Hermione to Grimmauld Place.
Percy had been worried that the excitement would be too much for her but after owling Sasha and reading her response that he felt better. Sasha had replied that as long as she didn't do anything too strenuous, Hermione would be all right.
But it was almost noon and Hermione was due at Grimmauld Place by one. He had let her sleep as long as possible, but it was time for her to get up. Unfortunately, Hermione didn't want too.
"Seriously, Hermione, it's time to get up," Percy said, gently shaking her shoulder. "I don't want anyone storming into my apartment looking for my lazy girlfriend."
"I'm not lazy," she huffed. "I'm pregnant. I'm allowed to sleep."
"But not when you have places to be," Percy countered. "So up you get."
Hermione grumbled, pulling the sheets over her head.
Percy sighed. "I'll go run a bath for you. Bubbles?"
"Yes, please," she said from her hiding place.
He smirked. "When I get back, you're getting up."
She mumbled something incoherent.
"No excuses!"

Percy had returned and literally ended up dragging Hermione out of the bed. He pulled the covers off of her and then proceeded to pull on her feet slightly, her body sliding down the bed. At this moment, Hermione had let out a string of curse words and gotten out of the bed herself.
After taking a warm bath and getting dressed, Hermione found herself staring at her reflection. It seemed that with every day that passed, her reflection changed. She looked more and more like an adult, which scared her.
Motherhood was right on the horizon. There was no escaping.
With a sigh, she joined Percy in the living room. "I thought of a name," she said conversationally as she pulled on her flats.
"Oh? What were you thinking?" he asked.
"I like the name Cassiopeia."
Percy was quiet for a moment. "Cassiopeia?"
Hermione nodded. "Cassiopeia Weasley. Cassie Weasley. I like it."
Percy grinned. "I like it too. It's perfect."
"You think?" she asked, smiling at him hopefully.
He placed his hands on her bump. "Yes, it's perfect. My sweet Cassiopeia."
Hermione felt tears well in her eyes. It was moments like these that were just so perfect. But alas, moments were often made to be broken.
"There's something I need to tell you," Percy said, shifting uncomfortably.
"What?"
"My Mum's going to be at the shower."
Hermione's smile fell. "What? Why?" She crossed her arms. "She made it perfectly clear that she didn't approve of me or our relationship."
"I think she wants to apologize."
"What if I don't want to accept it?" Hermione snapped, turning away from him. "Your mother was cruel, Percy, and not just to me. She's been nasty to you since this war has ended. It's not right."
Percy came up behind her and placed his arms around her. "Shhh, I know, love. I don't agree with her either, but she wants to make amends. I think the situation with Ron might have knocked some sense into her. And I'm sure Dad has been talking to her as well."
"I don't know if I can forgive her actions," Hermione whispered sadly. "I know that makes me a nasty person, but I can't help it. Her words hurt me more than I care to admit."
"I know they did," Percy replied. "And she hurt me too. But how about this, why don't you just talk to her? You don't have to forgive her just yet if you're not ready. But just be-"
"Polite, I know," she said with a sigh. "We'll just see how it goes."
"That's my girl, always the thinker."
Hermione grinned. She gave him a quick kiss before tugging him towards the fireplace. "Come on, we're late."
Percy grimaced. "Well, it wasn't my fault."
They each took turns Flooing to Grimmauld Place. Stepping out into the kitchen, Hermione saw Angelina and Ginny waiting for her.
"Everyone's in the other room," Ginny explained, reading Hermione's mind.
"Everyone?" Hermione asked. "You mean our Mums?"
Angelina grinned shyly. "You'll see, but first, Percy, off you go!"
"But I-"
"Nope!" Ginny cut him off. "This is a girl's only day, so get going. Harry's at the Burrow with George if you want to go see him."
Percy sighed. "Fine." He pulled Hermione in for a kiss. "Try to have fun. Smile and enjoy yourself."
She looked into his blue eyes, nodding. "I'll be fine. Try not to worry too much."
"Worry is my middle name," Percy said with a laugh.
"Well, I love you."
"I love you, too," Percy said, giving her one last kiss.
"Go, Percy!" Ginny shouted, pushing him towards the fireplace. "We have things to do and you're cutting into our time."
"Okay, okay, I'm gone," Percy said, stepping into the fireplace. "See you later, Hermione."
She gave him a small wave.
"The Burrow!" he shouted, disappearing into the flames.
"Now come on," Ginny said excitedly, pulling on Hermione's arm.
Angelina opened the door and the three walked into the living room.
"Surprise!" a chorus of voices broke out.
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